CRIMINAL LAWYERS IN ALICANTE
Have you been arrested, summoned to give evidence as a person under investigation, or do you need to file a complaint in Alicante? Every hour counts when criminal proceedings are at stake. At CBL Abogados, we have been defending individuals and businesses in the courts of Alicante since 1984, with Carlos Baño León leading every strategy.
As criminal defense attorneys in Alicante, we are available 24 hours a day and will explain to you right from the start what to expect and how to proceed. Find out how we handle your criminal defense case and schedule a no-obligation consultation.
We act in defense of those who may have been harmed by any conduct considered criminal under the law.
Thus, we draft the criminal complaint or report, which always initiates the investigation phase when we must defend a client against the commission of a crime against them. We appear as a party in the proceedings and defend and assist the client throughout the investigation phase, as well as during the oral hearing.
The right to legal assistance for both the injured party and the alleged offender involves carrying out the necessary evidentiary activity to defend our clients’ rights.
We act in expedited proceedings, ordinary proceedings, and any other type of proceedings provided for under our law.
Without prejudice to our work in general areas of criminal law (we are referring to traditional offences), we would like to highlight our work in a branch of criminal law that is becoming increasingly significant, namely economic criminal law, that is to say, offences that undermine property rights and the socio-economic order, such as fraud, misappropriation, breach of fiduciary duty towards a company, fraudulent insolvency proceedings, money laundering, etc., which are dealt with in a very specialised manner by this firm.
Below, you may read interesting court decisions related to this branch of law.
Visit our website at Criminal Law for further information, news, related articles, etc.
What you can expect from our criminal lawyer in Alicante
When you’re represented by a criminal defense attorney with over 40 years of experience in Alicante, there’s no room for improvisation: the attorney follows a strategy tailored to each individual case, from the moment of arrest through sentencing. Here’s what our criminal defense services include:
- Assistance for detainees 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, at the police station or at the on-call court.
- Legal representation at every stage of the proceedings: preliminary investigation, trial, appeal, and enforcement of the judgment.
- Summary and ordinary proceedings, for both misdemeanors and felonies.
- Drafting and filing complaints and legal claims.
- Private prosecution para representar a víctimas de delitos, no solo a personas investigadas.
- Service in Spanish, English, and Dutch for international customers or foreign residents in the province.
Economic Crimes: Our Unique Area of Expertise
This is where a criminal law firm in Alicante with a track record in commercial law sets itself apart from a general practice firm. We combine the analysis of documentary and expert evidence with the corporate and accounting knowledge required for each case, whether you are the person under investigation or the company or partner that has suffered harm:
- Fraud and Scams: from contract scams to fraud against investors or institutions.
- Embezzlement: misappropriation of funds or property entrusted by a third party, partner, or client.
- Unfair Administration: actions by directors that harm the company or its shareholders.
- Fraudulent Bankruptcy and Criminal Insolvency: concealment or disposition of assets to evade creditors.
- Money Laundering: transactions intended to give the appearance of legality to funds of illicit origin.
What to Do If You've Been Arrested or Summoned in Alicante
How you act in the first few hours will determine the rest of the proceedings. These are the most common situations we handle at our criminal law firm in Alicante:
He has been arrested
You have the right to remain silent until your attorney arrives and to have a family member notified. Call us immediately: we will come to the police station, Civil Guard barracks, or on-call court to assist you before you make a statement.
He has been summoned to testify as a person under investigation
Don't go alone. Before the summons, we review the police report or complaint, assess what is in your best interest to say, and prepare you for questioning, whether by the police or in court.
Are you a victim of a crime?
If you have been the victim of an assault, fraud, or any other crime, we can represent you as acusación particular, redactar la denuncia o querella y acompañarle durante todo el procedimiento.
He is accused of gender-based violence
These proceedings involve specific deadlines and consequences—restraining orders, precautionary measures—that require expert legal representation from the very first court appearance. Please contact us before the hearing on precautionary measures.
You need to file a complaint or a criminal complaint
If you have detected fraud, embezzlement, or any other crime within your company, we can help you gather the necessary documentation and draft the complaint or criminal complaint with the technical rigor required for each type of crime, particularly economic crimes.
Do you need a criminal defense attorney right now? Call us at +34 965 92 18 53, and we'll assist you with no obligation.
Benefits of Having a Criminal Defense Attorney with Over 40 Years of Experience
We founded the firm in 1984, so we have been defending criminal cases in Alicante for more than four decades and have inside knowledge of how the courts in the province operate. This allows us to develop a strategy from the very first interrogation and to guide you before you testify, so that you do not say anything that could harm your case without realizing it.
Here, you’ll always speak directly with an attorney: Carlos Baño León and Alejandra Baño Cortés personally handle all cases. By combining criminal law with commercial, civil, and real estate law, we gain a deeper understanding of economic crimes that arise from contracts, inheritances, or corporate relationships. We provide a fixed-price quote from the very first consultation, with no hidden fees.
How We Handle Your Criminal Defense
Initial consultation and case analysis
We review the complaint, police report, or summons you bring us, and explain where the proceedings stand and what options you actually have—without unnecessary technical jargon.
Defense Strategy
We establish the defense strategy—or the prosecution strategy, if you are the victim—before making any statement to the police, the Civil Guard, or in court. This phase has the greatest impact on the final outcome.
Research and Testing
We gather documentation, witness statements, and, when the case requires it, expert testimony. In economic crime cases, this phase includes auditing contracts, bank transactions, and corporate records.
Litigation Proceedings
We represent you in all legal proceedings: depositions, confrontations, hearings, and trials. We work with a fixed-fee agreement from the start, so you know exactly what you’ll pay at each stage.
Judgment and, if applicable, appeal
If the ruling is not in your favor, we will review your options with you and prepare an appeal to be filed with the Provincial Court of Alicante.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I contact a criminal defense attorney in Alicante?
Ideally, you should do this before giving a statement to the police, the Civil Guard, or the court—whether as a suspect or a witness. If you have already been summoned or arrested, contact us immediately: the sooner we get involved, the more time we’ll have to prepare your defense.
Do you provide 24-hour assistance to detainees?
Yes. We provide assistance to detainees 24 hours a day, every day of the year, at police stations, Civil Guard barracks, and on-call courts in Alicante and throughout the province.
Do they also represent victims as private prosecutors?
Yes. We don't just defend people under investigation; we also represent victims of crimes as private prosecutors, as in the sexual assault case we're handling in Elche.
How much does it cost to hire a criminal defense attorney in Alicante?
It depends on the stage of the proceedings and the complexity of the crime. During the initial consultation, we review your case and provide you with a fixed-price quote—no surprises or hidden fees.
What is the difference between a trusted criminal defense attorney and a court-appointed attorney?
Both are qualified, but a court-appointed attorney typically handles many cases at once and cannot provide the same personalized attention. With our firm, you’ll speak directly with Carlos Baño León or Alejandra Baño Cortés from the initial consultation through the final ruling.
Talk to a criminal defense attorney in Alicante today
In a criminal proceeding, the decisions made in the first few hours set the tone for everything that follows. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been arrested, have received a summons, or are the victim of the crime and wish to join the case as a private prosecutor.
Tell us about your situation, and we'll let you know where you stand in the process, what the deadlines are, and what the next step is.
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